Folks at Sippican School are hoping to raise a little money for extracurricular activities while making the back-to-school ritual for parents both easier and less expensive. The Marion School Committee on June 7 approved a new fundraiser with “SchoolKidz,” a subsidiary company of Staples, which allows parents to purchase the entire school supplies list for […] Read more »
Students at Center School enjoyed a day of fun in the sun on Friday, June 9, during the annual Field Day. The last day of school for students in the district is Wednesday, June 21. Photos by Jean Perry Read more »
The monthly meeting of the Florence Eastman Post 280 will be held at the Post Hall at 7:00 pm on June 21. This meeting will cover the normal reports and will also review the Memorial Day program that, due to weather and road concerns, was held indoors at the Center School. A big “Thank you” […] Read more »
Flotilla 6-3 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will open Ned’s Point Lighthouse to the public free of charge on Thursday, July 13, Thursday, July 20, and Thursday, July 27 (weather permitting) from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Children must be at least 10 years old. There are 32 steps and a seven-rung ladder lead […] Read more »
Even before the ‘big check’ was officially presented, the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School main office was purring with praise for the team of eighth graders who participated in a 100-minute long walkathon outside in the rain for a cause with paws. The Orange Team of 125 students on June 9 welcomed Pam and […] Read more »
Jillian Zucco will be among those honored at the 49th Annual John S. Brayton Jr. Memorial Community Service Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 22 at White’s of Westport. The Outstanding Community Service Award, presented by the Bristol County Chamber of Commerce, recognizes volunteer participation of extraordinary nature by an individual or a company. The Mattapoisett […] Read more »
The ORR Class of 1987 will hold their 30th Class Reunion on July 8 from 6:30 – 10:30 pm at the Brew Fish, 210 Spring Street, Marion. RSVP with check to Joyce Messier, 56 Totten Road, Attleboro, MA 02703. For questions, email mikaski@aol.com. Can’t wait to see you all there. Read more »
For over 60 years, The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club has been striving to help young people in their education pursuits. This year, the club is happy to award two scholarships of $2,500 to students from our area high schools. The recipients are: Michelle Randall, who will attend SUNY Cobleskill, NY and study Animal Science. She is […] Read more »
Clifford Peter FitzGerald, 78, of Atlantis, FL and Mattapoisett, MA passed away at his home on June 13, 2017, from natural causes. Born in Newton, MA, the son of the late Helen (Carey) FitzGerald and John Joseph FitzGerald, he attended Newton High School where he met the love of his life, Ginnie Milott, on Christmas […] Read more »
“Taste of the Town” sponsored by the Mattapoisett Women’s Club will be held on Tuesday, July 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm under the big tent at Shipyard Park. Mattapoisett restaurants will offer a sampling of their exceptional dishes from creamy clam chowder to the best crustaceans in the SouthCoast. The Showstoppers Performing Arts troupe […] Read more »